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Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA PRN)

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa CruzHayward, CAFull TimePosted 4w ago
  • PRN / per diem

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About the job

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz is hiring for an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). We value our employees and we are committed to providing them with a professional and supportive work environment. We treat our residents and employees as part of our family.

  • ccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Salary: $85,280 - $104,000 PRN/ON CALL

Sign-on Bonus Available!

  • ccupational Therapist (OT) Benefits:
  • PTO
  • Referral Bonuses
  • ccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Duties and Responsibilities Performed within scope of practice and federal guidelines:
  • Administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
  • Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
  • Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
  • Participates in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians.
  • Assists the patient with tools and treatments for specific patient needs.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
  • Conducts simulated and/or actual home assessments, as appropriate, to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment, along with the OT/PT as needed.
  • ccupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications and Skills:
  • Associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred. New graduates welcomed.
  • Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the state of California.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.

From Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz is a 92 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz

Based in Santa Cruz, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 17.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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